Term-Tenure Track Mathematics Faculty

Position Title Term-Tenure Track Mathematics Faculty Position Type Faculty School School of Science, Engineering and Health Department Dept of Computing, Mathematics and Physics (2025) Discipline Mathematics Level Undergraduate Time Status Full-Time Campus Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time term-tenure track mathematics faculty position beginning August 2025.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory to advanced undergraduate mathematics classes to departmental majors, other STEM majors (primarily engineering), and students in the general education curriculum; serve as academic advisor to students in the department. Computer Science or Physics courses may also be included in the loading, depending on the applicant's qualifications and/or interest. In addition to these traditional teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to be an active scholar and to contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives.

Qualifications

PhD in Mathematics. Messiah University selects its educators for their Christian commitment as well as their proven teaching ability.

They are outstanding teachers, scholars, authors, and experts in their fields. Candidates must evidence the potential for strong classroom teaching.

The Program

Messiah University's Computing, Mathematics and Physics department offers the following undergraduate degrees: BA in Mathematics, BA in Mathematics with Secondary Teaching Certification, BS in Actuarial Science, BS in Data Science, BA and BS in Physics, BA in Physics with Secondary Teaching Certification, BS in Cybersecurity, BS in Computer Science, BA in Computer Science with Secondary Teaching Certification, BS in Software Development, BS in Digital Media, and minors in Computing, Mathematics, and Physics. In spring 2024, the department graduated 38 students, 13 of whom completed one of the majors related to mathematics.

The Department

The Department of Computing, Mathematics and Physics comprises 13 full-time faculty members: 6 in mathematics/statistics, 5 in computing, and 2 in physics. In addition to serving approximately 150 students in our majors, the department enrolls more than 2,500 students in courses annually, including online summer courses.

Faculty pursue scholarship and professional interests in pure and applied mathematics, statistics education and consulting, applied physics, web development, artificial intelligence, computer simulations, programming and programming languages, ethics of technology, service learning, and integration of Christian faith and scholarship. Core attributes we seek to instill in our students, include a Christ-like character, competence in the discipline, preparation for lifelong learning, perseverance, and strong communication and relational skills.

The University

Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.

The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.

Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.

Diversity

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Starting Date for Position Fall 2025 Compensation

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications/Nominations

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."

Vitae Instructions to Applicants

Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.

Special Instructions to Applicants Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28067

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL.

Recommendation Details

Accept Letters of Recommendation Yes Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference Referee Reminded After How Many Days